2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Review
Fuel Economy
27 - 31 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Although generally a good little car, the dated Mirage is hallucinating if it thinks it can challenge the class leaders.
Pros
Sleek styling, quality interior materials, stable handling.
Cons
Questionable crash-test scores and value.
What's New for 2000
The DE Sedan now comes with the more powerful 1.8-liter engine in place of last year's base 1.5-liter power plant. All DE models (sedans and coupes) get a host of luxury items and larger brakes as standard equipment. The LS Sedan also gets a few more standard goodies for 2000.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
2000 Mitsubshi Mirage
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 Dr DE Sedan
Review
This is my second Mirage, my first one was involved in a front end crash. It kept me safe, after looking at it in the junkyard I'm lucky to be alive. The car runs GREAT, my second one the only work I've done to it from when I bought it was a timing belt and water pump along with an oil change. GREAT car and safe. The car shifts well, very smooth. Awesome on gas, mine gets 25 city miles. I do A LOT of driving, it's a cute car great for new drivers.
Favorite Features
I love how many miles I can get per gallon and how well it drives on the highway. From its size you may think otherwise but you're wrong!
Suggested Improvements
Nothing - it's a great safe little car. I'm looking for another one!
Cell phone totals my MPG
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 Dr DE Sedan
Review
Bought it after 1 test drive ! I gotta give it to them, after 9.5 yrs & 41mpg's I did nothing but regular maint. and this car never let me down ! Thru 16"s of snow she just would not quit! Today 4/7/09 it was totaled by a cell phone in use! The power was slack especially w/ac on but other then that & some interior improvements would have been nice I'll never replace it for the money paid 13,000 & some change I never once had this car in a shop but for regular timing belt change @ 100,000.
Favorite Features
stock stereo was kicking/gas mileage was the best of any that's not a hybrid
Suggested Improvements
interior cloth could have been better
Awesome!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 2 Dr DE Coupe
Review
I bought my Mirage in '02 used, had 31k on it and have LOVED it. It now has 120k on it and will I drive it till it falls apart. It has beautiful gas usage and plenty of get up and go. The only problem I have had is the A/C compressor chirps.
Favorite Features
Great on the interstate and fun to drive.
Suggested Improvements
Better speakers.
Worst Car Ever owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 1 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 2 Dr DE Coupe
Review
Considering I have owned a Pinto, 2 Escorts, a SHO, and original Rabbit diesel, that is saying a lot. Bought new. First week engine light started going on and off, 4 years later finally did my own tune up and it went away. The car's paint faded after 9 months and the rust started 13 months after purchase. My wife was diligent at changing oil. At 80k it has been diagnosed as having bad valve seals. Replacing anything is a hassle that requires isn't easy. Lights for instance are held in by silly clip. Now at 80,000 the car looks and drives like a car with 280,000. The door leaks air, the CD even quit at 50k, the gas door has seized up, and it has an exhaust leak.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Never Would Have Made It
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 Dr DE Sedan
Review
I got my 2000 Mitsu. Mirage DE in April of 2001 after I wrecked a Honda Accord and I was not happy about it. It was plain and cheap (I was 18 and wanted something sporty). However, when I got it, it only had 15,000 miles on it and I'm still driving it today over 7 years and I have a little over 192,000 miles on it. I put rims on it to make it look nice and a sound system for my entertainment. I have never ever had any major mechanical problems with it, it took 5 years before anything went out on it and I got it fixed immediately, I get my oil changed every 3 months(just because) and I love my car. I've taken good care of it and it is taking good care of me, and it's great on gas.
Favorite Features
Great on gas, quiet engine, runs like a champ
Suggested Improvements
Maybe it could be a little heavier; when the wind is high I feel like I might be blown off the road
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